Nintendo Switch 2 Direct: New Console Image Shared Ahead of Global Event

With only two days remaining until the highly anticipated Switch 2 Direct, set to air on April 2, Nintendo continues to stoke the excitement of fans worldwide.

The Japanese gaming giant has just released a fresh image of its upcoming next-generation console via the Nintendo Today app, offering a new look at what’s in store for the future of Nintendo hardware. As the build-up to the Switch 2 Direct intensifies, Nintendo has been providing daily updates through the Nintendo Today app, with each day bringing a short video and a countdown message.

While most users will view this latest teaser as part of the app’s scheduled 'One Day To Go' update, time zone differences meant that Japanese users gained early access, and the image quickly spread across social media thanks to vigilant fans like @Stealth40k on BlueSky. The newly-released image doesn’t overhaul existing expectations—it showcases the familiar hybrid console concept, highlighting the three different play modes that have become a hallmark of the Nintendo Switch family: TV mode, handheld mode, and tabletop mode.

However, industry observers noted a distinct detail in the image: a Joy-Con in 'mouse mode' positioned beside the tabletop setup.

While Nintendo has not officially confirmed any mouse-style features, subtle hints in initial reveal trailers, recent patent filings, and now this official image, suggest the company may be exploring new ways for players to interact with the hardware. The significance of the daily countdown updates in the Nintendo Today app has not gone unnoticed.

Each day, users receive a short video update with a clear emphasis on the number of days remaining until the Switch 2 Direct.

The most recent 'One Day To Go' video, already circulating on Reddit before its global release, offers a closer zoom on the latest console image, maintaining the momentum and interest leading up to the main event. The Switch 2 Direct is poised to be one of Nintendo’s most significant hardware presentations in recent years, as the company prepares to follow up on the global success of the Nintendo Switch, which has surpassed 132 million units sold since its 2017 launch.

Fans and industry analysts alike are eagerly awaiting official details regarding the system’s unique features, launch lineup, and enhancements over its predecessor. Stay tuned as Nintendo prepares to unveil comprehensive information on the Switch 2 during its April 2 Nintendo Direct.

For real-time updates and all the latest developments, keep an eye on the Nintendo Today app and Nintendo’s official channels.

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